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Google Quietly Launches CalDav Support for Calendar

rickvug — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:02:33 +0000

Summary: Google Calendar synchronization via CalDav is now online. Google's official CalDav setup and usage instructions for iCal (Leopard only) will help you get started and will answer common questions.

How Will Data "In The Cloud" Be Stored and Accessed?

rickvug — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 06:53:38 +0000

Cloud Computing has been a popular buzzword in high tech as of late. The actual meaning of the term is murky; for background on the its meaning see Infoworld's fantastic overview. For myself, Cloud Computing is primarily about developer access to cheap utility computing (as great as that is!). Rather, it is about consumer's transition to software as a service (SaaS) and the shift towards storing data "in the cloud".

The Moose is Loose!

admin — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:44:32 +0000

I'm typing here at the Northern Voice 2008 Blogging Conference. I figure that is reason enough to finally put something up - the first post in over half a year! Since I started keeping a blog in about 2003 I've had a few such unplanned "sabbaticals". I think that this conference might just be enough to jolt me back into action!

I'll report through the day if anything comes up.

PS - I have to mention that I have big news to share that deserves some proper attention...

"Achieving Awesome Drupal Design" Presentation Slides

rickvug — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 21:42:01 +0000

Slides for my "Achieving Awesome Drupal Design" presentation have been saved as a PDF document and are available for download. The PDF export did not work correctly for slides with lots of animation such as the design examples. Half of the design examples were from my workplace Image X Media so you can always visit our portfolio there to see many of the examples again. The presentation was taped and I'm sure that it will be online soon.

Why the Arcade Fire are Amazing Live

admin — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 06:36:39 +0000

Connecting with fans is what makes some bands stand out as great live bands. The Arcade Fire is one such band as goes farther than any other to bridge the gap between the band and their audience. They actually get rid of this barrier. Here's the proof:

rain rain rain rain rain

admin — Sun, 04 Feb 2007 22:48:37 +0000

rain rain rain rain rain rain rain

Bolivian Odds and Sods

rickvug — Mon, 23 Oct 2006 22:13:00 +0000

I've been delayed in uploading all of my Bolivian photos yet again so what I will leave you with is just a bunch of "odds and sods". Photos of Bolivia that are just a bit off kilter, just like the country itself. First up is the strange list of house rules for Randy´s "flat", which I at least found to be hilarious. Judge them for yourself, if you can make out the writing:
[editors note: "Catu" is a selfish pet cat]

My Vacation from Traveling

rickvug — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 23:28:36 +0000

Yup, that´s right - I´m taking a vacation from traveling. I know what you´re all thinking "a vacation? are you not already on vacation?"... contrary to popular opinion, traveling can actually be a lot of hard work: climbing mountains, getting sun burns, trying to find a hostel at 2am, 31 hour bus rides through the Andes, 7 day without showers and even 41 days (and counting!) without shaving.

All of these inconveniences slowly take their toll, which made me almost cheer at the sight of the beautiful paved roads as we crossed over the Bolivian boarder into Chile. From there I´ve traveled a ways North to find the amazing beach town Iquique waiting. I really didn´t expect things to be so nice here. Palm trees are everywhere, the beach is full of white sand, surfers infest the water, the sun is hot and the city´archetecture spectacular. It all reminds me a lot of Maui although with a more Spanish and only a sprinkling of gringos lurking about.

Iquique, Overhead

rickvug — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 22:04:01 +0000

Iquique Photo by gere_55.

Chile, Iquique: Off to work

rickvug — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 22:03:23 +0000

Chile, Iquique: Off to work Photo by kool_skatkat.